In the ongoing investigation into the Worli hit-and-run case, Mihir Shahs blood and urine tests have returned negative for alcohol. The 23-year-old Shah, who is accused of being involved in the tragic incident, had his samples tested after his arrest, which came two days post-accident. The negative results were anticipated due to the delay in his capture.According to police sources, the accident occurred in the early hours of July 7, while Shah was apprehended on July 9. Given the timeline, negative results were expected. However, we have substantial evidence against Shah, stated an officer from the Worli police station. Despite the test results, Shahs confession, captured on video, indicates he was under the influence at the time of the crash.Conflicting Evidence and Eyewitness AccountsThe case against Shah is supported by several key pieces of evidence. Eyewitnesses and statements from the bar owner in Juhu, where Shah consumed alcohol, and from another establishment in Malad where he picked up beer, corroborate his inebriated state. Additionally, CCTV footage from the Juhu bar shows Shah socializing with friends shortly before the accident.What is the incident all aboutShahs BMW collided with a scooter driven by Pradeep Nakhwa, 50, who sustained minor injuries. His wife, Kaveri Nakhwa, 45, was tragically caught between the cars tire and bumper, dragged for approximately 2.5 kilometers. Shahs driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, compounded the tragedy by running over Kaveri again while reversing the vehicle.Initially denying alcohol consumption, Shah later admitted to drinking heavily before the accident. His father, Rajesh Shah, associated with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, was also arrested but has since been granted bail.Meanwhile, the investigation in the case is still underway.
